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leaders agree on new plan for afghanistan. we'll go live in chicago for the end of nato summit and protest sparked in the street. friend and family gathered today to say good-bye to fallen soldier. funeral services for army staff sergeant were held at alameda high school where he graduated. the pentagon says the 30-year- old died may 6 in a road side bombing in afghanistan. the third tour of duty overseas and first in afghanistan. sergeant survived by his wife and two young sons. >>> the president of the naacp spoke out today about a vote this past weekend by civil rights group. live in san francisco tonight. >> reporter: now the naacp vote for gay marriage rights is being called a game changer in historic move and local san francisco passer was part of that vote. >> this nation is a democracy. >> dr. amos brown is on the board that passed the resolution in support of gay marriage rights. saw stand he says that tries to separate religious views from religious rights. >> this does not mean that this state -- this nation -- any
leaders agree on new plan for afghanistan. we'll go live in chicago for the end of nato summit and protest sparked in the street. friend and family gathered today to say good-bye to fallen soldier. funeral services for army staff sergeant were held at alameda high school where he graduated. the pentagon says the 30-year- old died may 6 in a road side bombing in afghanistan. the third tour of duty overseas and first in afghanistan. sergeant survived by his wife and two young sons. >>>...
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to afghanistan and to us. and so we're going to have to remain helpful in encouraging pakistan to move toward a more stable goff and rebuild a relationship with us and that means that our aid that we provide to pakistan is going to have to be conditioned upon certain benchmarks being med -- being met. so for me i look at this as both a need to help move pakistan in the right direction and also to get afghanistan to be ready and they will be ready by the end of 2014. >> mr. president. >> when i came into office we were still bogged down in iraq and afghanistan had been drifted for a decade. we ended the war in iraq, we focused our attention on afghanistan and we did deliver a surge of troops. that was facilitated in part because we ended the war in iraq. and we are now in a position where we have met many of the objectives that got us there in the first place. part what have had happened is we'd forgotten why we had gone. we went because there were people who were responsible for 3,000 american deaths. and so w
to afghanistan and to us. and so we're going to have to remain helpful in encouraging pakistan to move toward a more stable goff and rebuild a relationship with us and that means that our aid that we provide to pakistan is going to have to be conditioned upon certain benchmarks being med -- being met. so for me i look at this as both a need to help move pakistan in the right direction and also to get afghanistan to be ready and they will be ready by the end of 2014. >> mr. president....
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forces in afghanistan. right now there are 100,000 troops fighting in afghanistan or he wants to bring home a total of 33,000 by september of last year. emily schmidt is live from the nation's capital. >> reporter: president obama said it was in her by the national -- it was in our vital national interest to send 30,000 troops to afghanistan. >> is the beginning, not the end in our efforts to wind down this war. >> reporter: they will get new marching orders. he called upon 33 dozen troops to withdraw. >> after this initial rejection our troops will continue to call home at a steady pace as afghan security forces move into the lead our nation will change from combat to support. >> reporter: the withdrawal peace is more aggressive than military leaders like defense secretary robert gates may have wanted. some in congress say it is time to be defined the mission. >> enough is enough. how long should we be there? let's go find the terrorists. >> reporter: research shows that at least three quarters of american
forces in afghanistan. right now there are 100,000 troops fighting in afghanistan or he wants to bring home a total of 33,000 by september of last year. emily schmidt is live from the nation's capital. >> reporter: president obama said it was in her by the national -- it was in our vital national interest to send 30,000 troops to afghanistan. >> is the beginning, not the end in our efforts to wind down this war. >> reporter: they will get new marching orders. he called upon 33...
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afghanistan and americans, it's not just afghanistan but military people dying as well. . >> reporter: students prayed for the victims of the weekend and the many innocent lives they say have been lost during the decade long war. this weekend's incident will damage the relationship between the united states and afghanistan. >> i'm fearful because we work hard here and they work hard over there. i know there is a lot of work and you don't want to run for nothing. >> reporter: many say they have seen corp. upping and poverty. y. >> this kind of thing goes on and there is taliban violence that kills people. we don't condone that either. >> do not forget this tragedy. remember the lives lost. >> reporter: these americans told us they are planning another vigil to be held this saturday. reporting live at berkeley, amber lee. >> and more details now. activists in oakland joined the chore us against the war. the group the world can't wait and others held what they called an emergency vigil this evening. they rallied outside the president's election headquarters. they demanded an end to what
afghanistan and americans, it's not just afghanistan but military people dying as well. . >> reporter: students prayed for the victims of the weekend and the many innocent lives they say have been lost during the decade long war. this weekend's incident will damage the relationship between the united states and afghanistan. >> i'm fearful because we work hard here and they work hard over there. i know there is a lot of work and you don't want to run for nothing. >> reporter:...
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led mission in afghanistan in pakistan today. they say a bomb attack destroyed 16 tankers carrying fuel. it took play in north western pakistan. many supplies are trucked through pakistan into afghanistan. >> family and trends of the berkeley grad are waiting the verdict in their trial that conclude one week ago. he said he hopes the verdict will lead to the release of shane and josh. they have been held on spy charges now for more than two years. the two say they accidentally crossed while hiking at a rock along with their friend who was freed last year. as soon as we have any update we will bring it to you. >>> americans may be on edge tonight as the u.s. faces it's first ever credit downgrade by a key ratings agency. it's unclear how the downgrade will effect the government and ordinary citizens. some experts expect higher interest rates if investors decide to sell off u.s. treasuries. they blamed the broken political system and the nation's fiscal plan but says the news shouldn't come as a surprise. >> we've been writing abou
led mission in afghanistan in pakistan today. they say a bomb attack destroyed 16 tankers carrying fuel. it took play in north western pakistan. many supplies are trucked through pakistan into afghanistan. >> family and trends of the berkeley grad are waiting the verdict in their trial that conclude one week ago. he said he hopes the verdict will lead to the release of shane and josh. they have been held on spy charges now for more than two years. the two say they accidentally crossed...
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and afghanistan. >> afghanistan civilians, shot to death just 500 yards from a u.s. military base. women and children, among the dead. the military says a service member is the only suspect. and he turned himself in. >> he is being interviewed by investigators right now in a secure location. i can tell you that he is an american soldier and that he acted alone. >> reporter: three homes bearing the brunt of the shooting rampage, 11 killed in one area. the president called it an assassination. this city is the so-called birth place of the taliban, the tired villagers feel they have been targeted by the forces. this is difficult for kabul, still recovering from last month's burning. tensions had only started to cool. >> as tragic as this incident is, and it is tragic, it would be more tragedy immigrantic for us to let it derail us from the mission in afghanistan. >> reporter: they have them taking control of the country by 2014. but on capitol hill, they sounded the alarm, a new push for a faster exit strategy, calling for an end to the 10- year long afghanistan war. >> the idea of tu
and afghanistan. >> afghanistan civilians, shot to death just 500 yards from a u.s. military base. women and children, among the dead. the military says a service member is the only suspect. and he turned himself in. >> he is being interviewed by investigators right now in a secure location. i can tell you that he is an american soldier and that he acted alone. >> reporter: three homes bearing the brunt of the shooting rampage, 11 killed in one area. the president called it an...
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think it's important to know about afghanistan because afghanistan and the united states are now a part of each other's history. and i think every american needs to know who afghans are, what they do. we have the largest afghan community in the bay area. >> her book is about women involved in the drug trade in afghanistan and how they are victims and beneficiaries of the system. >>> world aids day was commemorated this reaction. >> there was a silent march for hiv/aids on early friday morning. parts received free testing and advice about the deadly disease. secretary of state hillary clinton has an ambitious plan called generation 2014. to ensure that no babies will be born with hiv that year. >> i've had three children before. and i lost all three children to hiv. >> this video is by the red organization dedicated to aids-free generations. the group hoped to make generation 2015 a year no babies will be born with hiv. >> compared to the past, there's a lot of progress as far as reducing the amount of mother to child transmission of hiv. so that's definitely a big possibility. now it's
think it's important to know about afghanistan because afghanistan and the united states are now a part of each other's history. and i think every american needs to know who afghans are, what they do. we have the largest afghan community in the bay area. >> her book is about women involved in the drug trade in afghanistan and how they are victims and beneficiaries of the system. >>> world aids day was commemorated this reaction. >> there was a silent march for hiv/aids on...
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this was diane on her latest educational mission in afghanistan. she had a front row seat to the fighting even as she was preparing to leave. >> walking to the airport terminal, i could hear a gun fight right there. i could hear grenades. >> reporter: she made an early exit after co-ordinated suicide bombings in the city of harad at the end of last month. the former channel 2 reporter was there as part of a $1.2 million grant to help fellow journalism professors at the university. >> they need freedom of speech more than almost any other country. >> reporter: but it also gave her a unique perspective on the president's plan to begin pulling troops out of afghanistan. >> humanitarian aid, programs to help rebuild the country, for sure it's going to put the people who are helping in danger because there is not going to be the security. everyone over there, all of the afghans have said to me, please tell people you know in the united states not to leave. because we need their help. but what's the united states supposed to do? >> reporter: now she hers
this was diane on her latest educational mission in afghanistan. she had a front row seat to the fighting even as she was preparing to leave. >> walking to the airport terminal, i could hear a gun fight right there. i could hear grenades. >> reporter: she made an early exit after co-ordinated suicide bombings in the city of harad at the end of last month. the former channel 2 reporter was there as part of a $1.2 million grant to help fellow journalism professors at the university....
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. >>> a south bay soldier was killed in afghanistan. robert honda reports that the family and friends call him a hero. >> i got a message from his sister. >> reporter: dorothy is getting important but painful messages from the family of mark c. wells. the wells family moved to texas four years ago. the demolition expert was killed in afghanistan on saturday. >> i got an e-mail from the parents, and i was shocked. i was speechless, and i couldn't believe it. >> reporter: the family says well was killed when he stepped on a hidden bomb trying to dismantling another hidden explosive device. >> i remember his parents saying he wanted to be on the bomb squad and was going to go for special training. he was smart and intuitive, and i think he was just really interested. >> reporter: as we talked with bowerly, she shared messages she was getting from the wells family. >> they write we loved him very, very much. keep our family in your prayers at this time, especially his wife, who was 8 months pregnant and their 2-year-old son, finley. >> repo
. >>> a south bay soldier was killed in afghanistan. robert honda reports that the family and friends call him a hero. >> i got a message from his sister. >> reporter: dorothy is getting important but painful messages from the family of mark c. wells. the wells family moved to texas four years ago. the demolition expert was killed in afghanistan on saturday. >> i got an e-mail from the parents, and i was shocked. i was speechless, and i couldn't believe it. >>...
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three days later he was killed in afghanistan. lloyd lacuesta is in santa clara where he's been learning about this man who died for his country. >> reporter: here's a 2008 yearbook photo of lance corporate harry lu. hep was killed -- he was killed yesterday during an operation. his family is not commenting and friends are declining to say anything until the pamly talks. lew is described as well liked and talented. >> lew was adept at hip hop and break dancing. he was a part of the break dancing club and the vietnamese association. he was musically inclined and played percussion in middle school. we're told he was passionate about dancing and spoke about it at a gathering referred to hip hop 101. >> hip hop cannot be contained. it's a way of life and for many it's a way of fighting a stride. >> every time you saw him he had a big smile on his face and a lot of energy. >> reporter: lew was a teachers' assistant for one semester. >> i find it hard to deal with because all the horrible things happening in afghanistan are happening to
three days later he was killed in afghanistan. lloyd lacuesta is in santa clara where he's been learning about this man who died for his country. >> reporter: here's a 2008 yearbook photo of lance corporate harry lu. hep was killed -- he was killed yesterday during an operation. his family is not commenting and friends are declining to say anything until the pamly talks. lew is described as well liked and talented. >> lew was adept at hip hop and break dancing. he was a part of the...
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in hall tuesday night learned about rich history of afghanistan. >> this is wasn't gold collections some of you may have had a chance to look at collection. >> the professor is one of a handful of afghan professor visiting this semes per. >> the president point and the very much important periods of the history of afghanistan which is to be hones much of the parts were not clear for me before joining this presentation. >> reporter: he end the presentation speaking about the current state of the war torn country. despite all the changes afghan has a proms future. he believes there's a lot for students to learn it from it. >> of course afghanistan is something that has a special meaning for me but i've been a student of history and i think history is so important for student. >> he and his colleagues are heading back to afghanistan december 17th. but he is happy to make the efforts to build an bridge to his home. >> the united states one of the main allies of the afghanistan. so it should be one of the most important topics not only for the media and also for the academy constitutions
in hall tuesday night learned about rich history of afghanistan. >> this is wasn't gold collections some of you may have had a chance to look at collection. >> the professor is one of a handful of afghan professor visiting this semes per. >> the president point and the very much important periods of the history of afghanistan which is to be hones much of the parts were not clear for me before joining this presentation. >> reporter: he end the presentation speaking about...
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is working to temper the rage in afghanistan. >> look at these bodies. they all belong to one family. >> grief stricken afghan families are preparing to bury their loved ones. there's an outcry for justice. barbaric actions, that's how the tally ban say the attack on afghan civilians took place. some call the incident unforgivable crime. u.s. officials are condemning it. >> it did not in any way reflect the values we share with the afghan people and our resolve to work together. >> president barack obama called to offer condolences. the white house says the tragedy will not derail the u.s. mission in afghanistan. >> it's important in the aftermath of this terrible and tragic incident to remember why we are there and what our objectives are in terms of u.s. national security. the gunman's identity is not released. he's a staff sergeant in his 30s from washington state. he's serving his first tour in afghanistan but had been deploy to iraq several times. according to the pentagon, he will be judged by u.s. authorities and will not face punishment under the
is working to temper the rage in afghanistan. >> look at these bodies. they all belong to one family. >> grief stricken afghan families are preparing to bury their loved ones. there's an outcry for justice. barbaric actions, that's how the tally ban say the attack on afghan civilians took place. some call the incident unforgivable crime. u.s. officials are condemning it. >> it did not in any way reflect the values we share with the afghan people and our resolve to work...
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but it's a different feeling if you're fresh from afghanistan and newly out of harm's way. patti lee has this story. >> reporter: pat and ben august spent the day getting ready to host his son and friends. thomas brooks who returned from afghanistan 21 days ago has the normalcy of this scene, the abundance after food and comfortable places to sit is a little surreal. >> it's a good feeling to have everyone, all the family around and friends. >> reporter: especially in contrast to the life lived for more than six months in afghanistan, a world of regular ambushes, where jake henry was severely wounded. >> i was shot in the leg and then hit by an iud. and hurt my knee. got some shrapnel in my leg. >> reporter: they also lost a good friend. >> we're wearing these bracelets for corporal larry d. harris, he's one of our good friends. we're sad he's gone but we're honoring him by thinking about him every day. >> reporter: for parents, seeing these boys at ease in the kitchen brings on a powerful feeling of gratitude. for a reason you might not get. >> they have each other and tha
but it's a different feeling if you're fresh from afghanistan and newly out of harm's way. patti lee has this story. >> reporter: pat and ben august spent the day getting ready to host his son and friends. thomas brooks who returned from afghanistan 21 days ago has the normalcy of this scene, the abundance after food and comfortable places to sit is a little surreal. >> it's a good feeling to have everyone, all the family around and friends. >> reporter: especially in contrast...
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afghanistan's repeat that today. >> the jurisdiction should belong to afghanistan and the legal right of this nation and the hand over should happen as soon as possible. >> reporter: united states and afghanistans had been working a timetable to transfer responsibility for the prison over the next two years. united states troops are on schedule to withdraw from the country in 2014. a united states embassy spokesman seemingly blind sided by the report saying american officials only received the report after their press briefing, we will certainly take seriously the report and study it. add that the united states is committed to working with the afghanistan government to turnover detainees in a responsible manner. this dispute has unearthed issues around the united states detention center in cuba. there the united states continues to hold many detainees without charging them with a specific crime. in new york, fox news. >> in other news of the world in syria a large government organized funeral was held for the 26 that died in a bomb attack yesterday. some of those killed were security
afghanistan's repeat that today. >> the jurisdiction should belong to afghanistan and the legal right of this nation and the hand over should happen as soon as possible. >> reporter: united states and afghanistans had been working a timetable to transfer responsibility for the prison over the next two years. united states troops are on schedule to withdraw from the country in 2014. a united states embassy spokesman seemingly blind sided by the report saying american officials only...
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ktvu's david stevenson tells us what she is saying about our troops in afghanistan and when they should be brought home. >> reporter: senator barbara boxer today told a san francisco audience the 10-year- old war in afghanistan has killed more than 1,600 u.s. troops and wounded thousands of others. >> this is the longest war in history. it's time to bring it to an end. >> reporter: boxer said intelligence reports estimate as few as 50 al-qaeda members remain in afghanistan and that the time is right for the president to bring home at least 30,000 of the 100,000 u.s. troops there by year's end. >> we have a huge debt and deficit to deal with. ending the war in iraq and afghanistan would save $1 trillion over 10 years. >> reporter: bocker suggests keeping 10,000 troops overseas to train -- boxer suggests keeping 10,000 troops overseas to train coalition forces, protect personnel and run counterterrorism operations. >> i am not suggesting we walk away from afghanistan tomorrow. rather what i am recommending is a very different mission. >> reporter: conservative members of congress warn aga
ktvu's david stevenson tells us what she is saying about our troops in afghanistan and when they should be brought home. >> reporter: senator barbara boxer today told a san francisco audience the 10-year- old war in afghanistan has killed more than 1,600 u.s. troops and wounded thousands of others. >> this is the longest war in history. it's time to bring it to an end. >> reporter: boxer said intelligence reports estimate as few as 50 al-qaeda members remain in afghanistan and...
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this one called for an end to the war in afghanistan. [ applause ]. >> today marks the tenth anniversary of the start of the war and dozens of people attended a rally at the new federal building at seventh and mission late this afternoon. news chopper 2 caught them marching down market street and staging a die in symbolizing all the people killed in the war. they say the war is wrong and a waste of taxpayer money they say could be better spent on education. >>> the war in afghanistan has taken its toll overseas and on the home front. coming up in 20 minutes, the daily struggles family service members make. >>> a party ends in gunfire and three young lives are going. and now their friends are imploring witnesses to tell wa they know. there is a -- what they know. there is a vigil on the same spot of the triple homicide last weekend. >> reporter: three bouquets and three candles for three people gunned down after a party. familiar emblems of loss, but they provide little comfort. >> so much senseless people taking place in the city, across the country. >> reporter: it was a small group suf
this one called for an end to the war in afghanistan. [ applause ]. >> today marks the tenth anniversary of the start of the war and dozens of people attended a rally at the new federal building at seventh and mission late this afternoon. news chopper 2 caught them marching down market street and staging a die in symbolizing all the people killed in the war. they say the war is wrong and a waste of taxpayer money they say could be better spent on education. >>> the war in...
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yet here in the predawn darkness of afghanistan, we can see the light of a new day on the horizon. >>> just six hours on the ground, the president left the still dangerous war zone. rita williams, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and more details now the war in afghanistan began october 7, 2001. after the september 11 attack. at the height of the war there were 101,000 troops. the estimated cost of that 10 year war, $443 billion. >>> the presummive republican mitt romney has lost an aide. richard grenell's conservism was questioned because he is openly gay. romney said he was very qualified. >>> tomorrow looks like this. tonight 10:00 we have a few clouds. then the fog starts to reform right along the coast. so about 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning you have fog. right near the golden gate bridge up at point rays and down the great highway. as we go through the afternoon the fog burns down to half-moon bay. mostly sunny for the rest of us. and then the afternoon a few clouds start to move in. these are the clouds that are going to get ready to bring us a chance of showers as we go into the next 36
yet here in the predawn darkness of afghanistan, we can see the light of a new day on the horizon. >>> just six hours on the ground, the president left the still dangerous war zone. rita williams, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and more details now the war in afghanistan began october 7, 2001. after the september 11 attack. at the height of the war there were 101,000 troops. the estimated cost of that 10 year war, $443 billion. >>> the presummive republican mitt romney has...
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soldier accused of the massacre in afghanistan. tonight, the attorney now representing him says the soldier was upset after seeing his friend's leg blown off the day before while he was standing right next to him. attorney john henry brown also said the soldier enlisted right after the 911 attacks. >> i think it is of interest that we have a soldier who has a wonderful record. a decorated soldier who was injured in iraq. >> this past weekend, the staff sergeant allegedly walked into two villages and shot and killed 16 people, most of whom were women and children. he has been taken to kuwait, a move that has angered some afghanistan leaders. in six minutes, see the strong reaction in the bay area in response to the shootings in afghanistan and the demands being made by the protesters. >>> life after american idol. we meet a bay area police dispatcher who is using her voice a different way. >>> pl bay area ! here's big news from verizon wireless and xfinity from comcast. now get the xfinity triple play and verizon wireless together.
soldier accused of the massacre in afghanistan. tonight, the attorney now representing him says the soldier was upset after seeing his friend's leg blown off the day before while he was standing right next to him. attorney john henry brown also said the soldier enlisted right after the 911 attacks. >> i think it is of interest that we have a soldier who has a wonderful record. a decorated soldier who was injured in iraq. >> this past weekend, the staff sergeant allegedly walked into...
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afghanistan, human rights activist say at least 11 afghans captured by u.s. forces and turned over to an afghan jail in kandahar showed evidence of torture. last year coalition forces said they would not hand over capturedach begans to the kandahar facility or 15 other facilities due to un findings. according to human rights group the torture includes beatings and electric shock. >>> and from the uk uk the founder of wikileaks julian assange says he plans to run for a seat in the australian senate. he is wanted in sweden on sexual assault charges. he has been fighting extradition and leaving in england under house arrest. >>> a ukrainian prison guard insisted he was an ukrainian pow under the nazis. after the war demjanjuk settled in america and in 1980 he was extradited to israel to face trial. as we convicted of being ivan the terrible, a sadistic guard at the treblinka camp. >>> the man who wrought the world's energy drink thai bill billionaire chaleo yoovidhya died today. chaleo created a thai trink that became the prototype of red bull. >>> from the batt
afghanistan, human rights activist say at least 11 afghans captured by u.s. forces and turned over to an afghan jail in kandahar showed evidence of torture. last year coalition forces said they would not hand over capturedach begans to the kandahar facility or 15 other facilities due to un findings. according to human rights group the torture includes beatings and electric shock. >>> and from the uk uk the founder of wikileaks julian assange says he plans to run for a seat in the...
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and afghanistan after american troops leave by the end of 2014. the president also addressed the nation tonight on the first anniversary of the death of osama bin laden. >> in the national address one year ago president barack obama announced sam bin laden was dead. on the first anniversary of the leader's death he touched down in afghanistan shrouded in darkness and delivered a very different message. >> you can see the light of due date on the horizon. iraq war is over. the number of our troops in harm's way has been cut in half and more will soon be coming home. we had a clear path to fulfill our mission in afghanistan while delivering justice to al queda. >> the meeting with afghan president. the leader signed this strategic partnership agreement framework u.s. led coalition forces prepare to withdraw in 2014. >> the wages of war have been great for both of our nations. today we're deciding this agreement. we look forward to future of piece. >> the commander in chief met with proof. but slowly and systematically we have been able to decimate t
and afghanistan after american troops leave by the end of 2014. the president also addressed the nation tonight on the first anniversary of the death of osama bin laden. >> in the national address one year ago president barack obama announced sam bin laden was dead. on the first anniversary of the leader's death he touched down in afghanistan shrouded in darkness and delivered a very different message. >> you can see the light of due date on the horizon. iraq war is over. the number...
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. >> he was in there in afghanistan for his third tour. >> today they claimed one of the crosses for his their nephew who was killed in afghanistan last year. >> they posted this photo and left no men toes on that red sox team. >> this was our first memorial day. >> and danville other families spent memorial day remembering loved ones lost. >> richard james sr. united states army. >> it was the remembrance of relatives, friends, and comrades that we shared with and they're not here to enjoy. >> they remembered their son 19- year-old joshua corral who was killed last november. >> and our lives, each one of us were doing things to try to remember and honor him. >> reporter: many people said that they're not only honoring the dead today but also thinking of those still serving on this memorial day. live in lafay yes -- lafayette ktvu channel 2 news. >> people also came together for a memorial day tradition, the annual parade took over the downtown area this morning. handful of veterans walked along the roof and people shed their support with cheers that american flag. organizers say mon
. >> he was in there in afghanistan for his third tour. >> today they claimed one of the crosses for his their nephew who was killed in afghanistan last year. >> they posted this photo and left no men toes on that red sox team. >> this was our first memorial day. >> and danville other families spent memorial day remembering loved ones lost. >> richard james sr. united states army. >> it was the remembrance of relatives, friends, and comrades that we...
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bombs throughout iraq and in afghanistan. just thousands of thousands of people coming back amputees, brain damaged. >> reporter: advanced medical care saved 95% of those injured many now need long term care. >> they pay the price for us. >> reporter: for taxpayers the cost is just beginning, it's estimated the health care cost for disabled veterans may not peak for 40 years and may top $900 billion. >> they probably need more mental health facilities and treatment and i think we need to support them. >> they deserve whatever they can get. thank goodness we have the technology to keep them alive. >> reporter: veterans insist that wounded warriors deserve our thoughts today. just as those who made the ultimate sacrifice. john fowler, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> first lady michelle obama is sponsoring a future navy ship that will be based in her home state of illinois. expected to be completed by 2015. as sponsors mrs. obama will be involved in the life of the submarine and establish a special link to the ship's sailors and their
bombs throughout iraq and in afghanistan. just thousands of thousands of people coming back amputees, brain damaged. >> reporter: advanced medical care saved 95% of those injured many now need long term care. >> they pay the price for us. >> reporter: for taxpayers the cost is just beginning, it's estimated the health care cost for disabled veterans may not peak for 40 years and may top $900 billion. >> they probably need more mental health facilities and treatment and i...
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troops are currently deployed in afghanistan. first certainty john hansen just finished a tour in afghanistan he tuesday has h an -- he said it had an impact on his family. >> i missed part of my family's life, 3-1/2 years. >> it has been a sacrifice for the family. but i think it made us stronger and choser in different ways. >> it meant that we had to come together as a unit. >> reporter: the pentagon plans to withdrawal the troops next year and turn military control over to afghanistan in 2014. >>> california's children are going to have to spend another two years riding in safety seats. governor brown assigned a bill requiring them to use it until they are eight years old or taller than 4 '9. >>> surveillance video offers new proof of mountain lions. where these big kalts were found. -- cats were found. >>> the high school game of the week is royal at bishop. we have highlights already. fireworks. >> the rain clouds moved out of the bay area. the rain remains in place. the areas that will be in the 40s first thing in the morn
troops are currently deployed in afghanistan. first certainty john hansen just finished a tour in afghanistan he tuesday has h an -- he said it had an impact on his family. >> i missed part of my family's life, 3-1/2 years. >> it has been a sacrifice for the family. but i think it made us stronger and choser in different ways. >> it meant that we had to come together as a unit. >> reporter: the pentagon plans to withdrawal the troops next year and turn military control...
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and afghanistan on just what will happen when troops withdraw. a glimpse of what will happen in 2013. >>> the fog is back and the cool down has started. co [ male announcer ] for some reason those five food groups sound a whole lot better when you put them in a taco shell instead of a pyramid. old el paso. when you gotta have mexican. this reduced sodium soup says it may help lower cholesterol, how does it work? you just have to eat it as part of your heart healthy diet. step 1. eat the soup. all those veggies and beans, that's what may help lower your cholesterol and -- well that's easy [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. >>> look at that, dramatic amateur video of an explosion yesterday outside a mcdonald. a propane tank in the back of a truck exploded when the dust her was online in the drive through. the temperatures likely created pressure in the propane tank. >> the static electricity charge was completed by him touching the valve. >>> two children in the truck escaped unharmed. the man was taken to the hospital for tre
and afghanistan on just what will happen when troops withdraw. a glimpse of what will happen in 2013. >>> the fog is back and the cool down has started. co [ male announcer ] for some reason those five food groups sound a whole lot better when you put them in a taco shell instead of a pyramid. old el paso. when you gotta have mexican. this reduced sodium soup says it may help lower cholesterol, how does it work? you just have to eat it as part of your heart healthy diet. step 1. eat...
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troops killed in afghanistan today and for their mothers. the blue stars in their windows turned gold today, something no mother wants. in rossmoore, rita williams, ktvu news. >>> at least 21 people were injured tonight, one critically when a united airlines jet headed toward california hit turbulent air. the bruces include bruises, whip lash, and strains. >>> police take on activists who took an abandoned bu you want some fiber one honey clusters? yeah. you must really care about him. what? no, no. you gave him fiber. no she didn't. this tastes way too good to be fiber. they're delicious crunchy clusters with sweet honey and half a day's worth of fiber. you care about my fiber? not really. i care about your fiber too. i have for a while. ok, carl. why don't you care about her fiber? hey carl. [ male announcer fiber one. cardboard no. delicious yes. >>> we're willing to take that property in order to provide it for those who will fix it up. >>> police removed five homeless activists today who took over a home in san francisco last night. the
troops killed in afghanistan today and for their mothers. the blue stars in their windows turned gold today, something no mother wants. in rossmoore, rita williams, ktvu news. >>> at least 21 people were injured tonight, one critically when a united airlines jet headed toward california hit turbulent air. the bruces include bruises, whip lash, and strains. >>> police take on activists who took an abandoned bu you want some fiber one honey clusters? yeah. you must really care...
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they provided holiday music for some of the troops it may be the last thanksgiving in afghanistan. >>> a marine in the bay area celebrating a homecoming tonight, but it was not the marine who was welcomed home from afghanistan it was his dog. >> reporter: this is a thanksgiving reunion like no other. a dog and the u.s. marine who saved her or vice versa. >> every time she would start barking in the middle of the night it was somebody hopping into our base. >> reporter: he adopted chloe. >> she found out she could live in our tent and so that is what she did. [ laughter ] she kind of decided she is queen. >> reporter: she arrived in the states last week with 13 other dogs including this one named gremlin who is theying in santa rosa. a group called nasa dogs rescued them from war and brought them to the u.s. >> this little girl was, as a puppy, being stoned by the afghan police outside of the embassy. >> reporter: embassiy staff pulled her to safety. they saved the dogs from a dark brutal future aimed at hurting troops that befriend them. >> the taliban knows it is so demoralizing for
they provided holiday music for some of the troops it may be the last thanksgiving in afghanistan. >>> a marine in the bay area celebrating a homecoming tonight, but it was not the marine who was welcomed home from afghanistan it was his dog. >> reporter: this is a thanksgiving reunion like no other. a dog and the u.s. marine who saved her or vice versa. >> every time she would start barking in the middle of the night it was somebody hopping into our base. >>...
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he's been in afghanistan. guess what they are going to ask santa for christmas. >> just wish real hard. >> daddy! >> i missed you two. >> and santa made their wish come true. he brought daddy home from afghanistan. >> that red dude is magical, huh? >> oh, yeah. >> i missed you. >> i missed you, too, baby. >> all you have to do is wish with all your heart. >> that's awesome. they are probably sitting there thinking, okay, santa. we've been wishing a long time. what are you going to do? poof, dad is there. >> daddy! >> they must have been good little girls all year long to get a wish granted this quickly. >> if this video doesn't get you guys in the christmas spirit, you're dead inside. first song is "christmas is." >> christmas is snoopy. ♪ charlie brown >> christmas fun from harding academy. a little lip syncing. different rooms in the school, chemistry labs, the gym. it's kind of one of those cool one-shot deals. this one is going viral. one of the cool things about this video, they really did this in about
he's been in afghanistan. guess what they are going to ask santa for christmas. >> just wish real hard. >> daddy! >> i missed you two. >> and santa made their wish come true. he brought daddy home from afghanistan. >> that red dude is magical, huh? >> oh, yeah. >> i missed you. >> i missed you, too, baby. >> all you have to do is wish with all your heart. >> that's awesome. they are probably sitting there thinking, okay, santa. we've...
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marine killed in afghanistan. >>> u.s. lawmakers fail to reach a deal on deficit cuts. tonight's potential fallout. >>> a pepper spraying by police officers an uc davis prompts one leader to be placed on leave. >> this is bay area news at 7. >>> good evening, it's monday, november 21st. this is bay area news at 7. the family of a bay area marine killed in afghanistan returned home to danville late this afternoon and greeted by hundreds of supporters who lined the streets of their home. it's our top story at 7. we have the community's message for the family. >> reporter: this is a loss that has touched so many people in danville. relatives tell me the remains of lance corporal josh sadal are in philadelphia but the family returned home today and the support was immense. they came silently. some carrying flags and signs of love and support. others wrapped in the red, white and blue. >> i've known him forever. this is just heartbreaking. he was the nicest kid and everyone knew he was. >> reporter: joshua corall was killed last week in afghanistan. he'd been overseas two mo
marine killed in afghanistan. >>> u.s. lawmakers fail to reach a deal on deficit cuts. tonight's potential fallout. >>> a pepper spraying by police officers an uc davis prompts one leader to be placed on leave. >> this is bay area news at 7. >>> good evening, it's monday, november 21st. this is bay area news at 7. the family of a bay area marine killed in afghanistan returned home to danville late this afternoon and greeted by hundreds of supporters who lined...
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afghanistan.this jobs is as hard as fighting in afghanistan. miley cyrus pulls out a joint in amsterdam. and starts smoking it. there is a difference between being cool and real. >> you can't smoke it on stage in public areas. >> ooh.
afghanistan.this jobs is as hard as fighting in afghanistan. miley cyrus pulls out a joint in amsterdam. and starts smoking it. there is a difference between being cool and real. >> you can't smoke it on stage in public areas. >> ooh.
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people disappointed with his military actions in libya and afghanistan. >> i wish he would not be so conciliatory with the right wing republicans. >> reporter: experts say regardless of what californians might think, the main battles will not be here. >> it will come down to votes in swing states and the performance of the economy is going to dominate that story. >> reporter: many political donors to come from california so that will have a big impact on president obamas $1 billion fundraising goal. jana katsuyama, ktvu channel 2 news. >> we need jobs, leadership. yet you do nothing. >> reporter: the rnp is using the catchphrase hope it's not hiring to fight the president's reelection bid. >>> onto san francisco now. right now they are outside the federal reserve building at california and spears street. organizers said the demonstration is in honor of dr. martin luther king jr. who was killed 43 years ago today. union gatherings like this one are being held in several bay area cities to show solidarity with labor groups in wisconsin. >>> a family is mourning the death of a u.s. mari
people disappointed with his military actions in libya and afghanistan. >> i wish he would not be so conciliatory with the right wing republicans. >> reporter: experts say regardless of what californians might think, the main battles will not be here. >> it will come down to votes in swing states and the performance of the economy is going to dominate that story. >> reporter: many political donors to come from california so that will have a big impact on president obamas...
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they have seen the chaos broke in afghanistan and there is no clear reason why. >> they say they have an ax to grind and have an ugly picture indicating they are clapping with the television also indicating u.s. military were operating shorthand, short on resources and they say recent tropes surges is a remedy that problem. >> for years and years more troops were needed and had been requested by the commanding general but no troops were forthcoming and that is why the president increased our number of troops heading into an important election. >> reporter: they say much of what was posted on the web site is old news or not surprising to anyone who has followed the war in afghanistan but the blood that was so popular today it was knocked off line several times by users worldwide. scott mcfarlane, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> in london the board of directors has agreed to replace chief executive tony he word from the week of harsh criticism. it will stay in dallas says that hayward will step down in october. they have chosen bob dudly as hayward's replacement. he said he wanted his life bac
they have seen the chaos broke in afghanistan and there is no clear reason why. >> they say they have an ax to grind and have an ugly picture indicating they are clapping with the television also indicating u.s. military were operating shorthand, short on resources and they say recent tropes surges is a remedy that problem. >> for years and years more troops were needed and had been requested by the commanding general but no troops were forthcoming and that is why the president...
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he was deployed in january of this year to afghanistan. he's a navy eod, which means explosive ordinance disposal. in may of this year, he was injured while serving in afghanistan. he lost both legs. he lost one arm from the biceps down and the other hand. >> this is only five months into his recovery and he's dancing at a wedding. usually this kind of therapy takes months and months and a couple years for people to try to walk again, use the prosthetic. he's dancing. >> and dancing quite well i might add. in fact taylor has a website called taylormorris.org where he's keeping people up to date on his recovery of here is taylor making breakfast using his bionic hand cracking eggs, making french toast, showcasing everything he's capable of doing even though he has lostall of his thisas to be therapeutic and big help for other people who may have lost a limb and thought i can't do this, can do this, never dance at a wedding. they can go onto taylor's blog and realize, hey, there's all kinds of stuff i can do. >> my duty to you -- arrrrrgh. >
he was deployed in january of this year to afghanistan. he's a navy eod, which means explosive ordinance disposal. in may of this year, he was injured while serving in afghanistan. he lost both legs. he lost one arm from the biceps down and the other hand. >> this is only five months into his recovery and he's dancing at a wedding. usually this kind of therapy takes months and months and a couple years for people to try to walk again, use the prosthetic. he's dancing. >> and dancing...
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the goal is free press in afghanistan. through this program, afghan students will develop a working relationship with american students and have the chance to intern at bay area stations. professors will travel to s js u, to earn master's degrees. >> our ability to reach other nations in this way adds to the power. >> reporter: the mayor joined bill briggs and top administrators to explain how the silicone valley will be reaching out to the university. >> a country that doesn't have strong free press, and we want to help them get that, we want to do it with cultural sensitivity. >> members of the afghan coalition attended the reception. the bay area is home to the largest population of afghans in north america. >> it was very important we begin to look at this. >> reporter: the professors will travel to afghanistan to teach, develop curriculum and install internet radio and tv technology. >> the significance of this grant hits home to susan mere. she lived there and went back this summer. >> i saw the conditions there. it
the goal is free press in afghanistan. through this program, afghan students will develop a working relationship with american students and have the chance to intern at bay area stations. professors will travel to s js u, to earn master's degrees. >> our ability to reach other nations in this way adds to the power. >> reporter: the mayor joined bill briggs and top administrators to explain how the silicone valley will be reaching out to the university. >> a country that...
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it is the lead he became radical by the soviet invasion of afghanistan. later, he began targeting the united states and was linked to the bombings in africa in 1998 and the next year, the attack on one of the u.s. >>> nearly 3000 citizens taken from oz, leaving a gaping whole in our hearts. on september 11, 2001, in our time of grief,- >> that was president obama speaking from the white house at about 8:42 night. let's look at the tremendous action taking place in washington, d.c. tonight. >> usa, usa, usa. >> lots of smiles and plenty of chairs outside the white house. even before the president spoke tonight as word leaked out that osama bin laden was dead, crowds pressed against a fence outside the white house. many of you see here that they are carrying flags and cheering the news. >> the news of his death is raising security questions at sensitive facilities including airport. we are live at oakland airport where we are trying to find out how this is affecting operations there. any changes? >> reporter: i can tell you i have talk to managers here and
it is the lead he became radical by the soviet invasion of afghanistan. later, he began targeting the united states and was linked to the bombings in africa in 1998 and the next year, the attack on one of the u.s. >>> nearly 3000 citizens taken from oz, leaving a gaping whole in our hearts. on september 11, 2001, in our time of grief,- >> that was president obama speaking from the white house at about 8:42 night. let's look at the tremendous action taking place in washington,...
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commander in afghanistan says the strike happened wednesday. when a group of taliban fighters took sheltner a house where people were celebrating a wedding. >> we didn't see them, the civilians. as the force approached the building they were taken under fire. we called for the people who were shooting to come out and then the situation became more grave. >> yesterday general john allen traveled to the area where the attack happened to apologize to local leaders for those deaths. >>> the battleship u.s.s. iowa arrived at its now port. hundreds were on board the ship when it was toed into the port today. it will open july 7th as an interactive museum and living memorial. >>> with the 58th anniversary of d' day behind us one southern california woman is talking about her firsthand experience on that historic day. bea cohen is 102-years-old and believed to be the oldest living veteran in california. she joined the army and was stationed in england. on june 6, 1944 private cohen was startled to see and hear thousands of planes in the sky. >> it was
commander in afghanistan says the strike happened wednesday. when a group of taliban fighters took sheltner a house where people were celebrating a wedding. >> we didn't see them, the civilians. as the force approached the building they were taken under fire. we called for the people who were shooting to come out and then the situation became more grave. >> yesterday general john allen traveled to the area where the attack happened to apologize to local leaders for those deaths....
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dwyer was hit by two ieds, first in iraq in 200 and three years ago in afghanistan. that second blast took his left leg from above the knee. but fitted with a prosthetic leg, he is part of a two-man racing team. >> kind of hard to turn off the the switch in the military and trying to revert back too civilian life. you don't have to dial back to zero in racing. and you will get along fine with the guys here. >> today almost three years to the day he survived the attack in afghanistan, dwyer won his first international motorsports association race. he called the win "surreal and awesome." >> awesome indeed. awesome job by him. two of the hottest teams in baseball face off as the a's take on the blue jays. >>> plus, pablo sandoval goes deep for the at ikea, we don't just design furniture. we design good mornings. little experiments. big ideas. brighter ways. and better tomorrows you can take home today. imagine if everyday was just a little bit better for everyone. . >>> good evening everyone and thanks for joining us our saturday night edition of sportswrap. okay, folk
dwyer was hit by two ieds, first in iraq in 200 and three years ago in afghanistan. that second blast took his left leg from above the knee. but fitted with a prosthetic leg, he is part of a two-man racing team. >> kind of hard to turn off the the switch in the military and trying to revert back too civilian life. you don't have to dial back to zero in racing. and you will get along fine with the guys here. >> today almost three years to the day he survived the attack in...
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. >>> a soldier who's served three tours of duty returned home from afghanistan. kara lu was there for the happy homecoming after he hadn't seen his daughter in more than two years. >> escorted to the middle school he once attended. >> it's great to be here. >> army specialist wanted more than anything to surprise his 13-year-old daughter, brooke. [ cheering and applause ] >> i missed you. >> i missed you too. [ cheering and applause ] . >> that big bear hug said it all. >> i just thought you know like oh maybe it's somebody else's dad or uncle or cousin or brother or something. and then as he got closer i was like oh my gosh that's him. >> i missed you. >> a dream come true. >> i'm shaking i'm so overwhelmed by the turn out. >> he serve add tour in iraq and another in afghanistan before volunteering for a third tour also in afghanistan. >> i haven't seen her in two and a half years. and she's grown. it's amazing. i don't know what to say. >> i don't want to grow up without a dad so just knowing that he can come home safely is just the greatest. i missed you so mu
. >>> a soldier who's served three tours of duty returned home from afghanistan. kara lu was there for the happy homecoming after he hadn't seen his daughter in more than two years. >> escorted to the middle school he once attended. >> it's great to be here. >> army specialist wanted more than anything to surprise his 13-year-old daughter, brooke. [ cheering and applause ] >> i missed you. >> i missed you too. [ cheering and applause ] . >> that big...
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an army specialist from the bay area is being remembered tonight after his death in afghanistan. he grew up on the peninsula. he was one of six soldiers killed by a suicide bomber. >> reporter: he was just 21 years old and today the military identified the bay area resident, an army specialist as one of the victims in the deadliest attack in afghanistan this month. his grandparents live in redding. >> hits you right upside the head. and you know, such a tragedy, just unbelievable. >> reporter: the military says he and five other american soldiers were killed sunday in a suicide attack in afghanistan when a mini bus packed with explosives blew up. his grandparents say the members of the 101st division based in kentucky were preparing to go on patrol. >> he gave the most precious gift he had. and that was his life. and i don't want people to forget all these young men that are out there doing this. >> reporter: he attended claire monday high school in 2004. and played freshman football here. the following here, he transferred to central valley high school and eventually married his
an army specialist from the bay area is being remembered tonight after his death in afghanistan. he grew up on the peninsula. he was one of six soldiers killed by a suicide bomber. >> reporter: he was just 21 years old and today the military identified the bay area resident, an army specialist as one of the victims in the deadliest attack in afghanistan this month. his grandparents live in redding. >> hits you right upside the head. and you know, such a tragedy, just unbelievable....
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that's pretty much the norm throughout afghanistan. you're away from the big cities. >> how did they react amp you told them what these photos were? >> a lot is lost in communication. what often happens they'd think i've actually in some way accusing the first people i showed the pictures to, they said, listen, we know nothing about this. we're just simple farmers. >> sometimes there were awkward moments. >> we're going to -- one thing and how many buildings? and they say we're going to help you. where is the help? >> what was your initial response as you watched the reactions and heard the reactions of these people? >> i felt a bit like a lawyer asking questions. you know, you never ask a question unless you know the answer sort of thing. at the same time if these guys don't know what caused america's soldiers to come toll their own country, if you put yourselves in their shoes, i would have really liked to known why people are wandering around the area i was in. i felt kind of saddened for them. >>> it's julie's birthday. a friend th
that's pretty much the norm throughout afghanistan. you're away from the big cities. >> how did they react amp you told them what these photos were? >> a lot is lost in communication. what often happens they'd think i've actually in some way accusing the first people i showed the pictures to, they said, listen, we know nothing about this. we're just simple farmers. >> sometimes there were awkward moments. >> we're going to -- one thing and how many buildings? and they...
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afghanistan. >> that announcement was delivered in afghanistan on sunday. he says it is time to end the longest u.s. war in a responsible manner. outgoing afghan president karzai to sign it. >>> one act of gratitude spurred others. firefighters shopping for groceries had to leave the shop behind and one woman left a message and paid for it. and what may have inspired the generosity. >> i have the receipt. it is signed an air force wife. so the woman may have been moved by the camouflage t- shirts of the firefighters wearing in honor of memorial day. >>> steak, corn, watermelon, all for a barbecue left behind by cosco by vaudeville firefighters. >> they left and when they came back to pay for it, somebody had paid for the basket of food and said thank you firefighters for all that you do. have a good day and it was signed by an air force wife. >> perhaps moved by the shirts firefighters have been wearing in honor of the men and women that sacrificed for our country. >> and i think they are wonderful guys. >> rich wood is a veteran and said attitudes for the
afghanistan. >> that announcement was delivered in afghanistan on sunday. he says it is time to end the longest u.s. war in a responsible manner. outgoing afghan president karzai to sign it. >>> one act of gratitude spurred others. firefighters shopping for groceries had to leave the shop behind and one woman left a message and paid for it. and what may have inspired the generosity. >> i have the receipt. it is signed an air force wife. so the woman may have been moved by...
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afghanistan's are furious about the burning of the quaran. the united states said detainees were exchanging extremist messages by writing in the books. the united states has apologizes for the burned copies. >> and in australia a coroner opened a inguest into the death back in 1980 of a baby whose parents said a wild dog called a dingo killed her. lindy was convicted then later cleared. now he is relying on reports of fatal attacks. the case was made famous by a movie with the line a dingo has the baby. >> ben and yearies getting inspired jury by lin. they released a new flavor available only at its shop in harvard. it's made of vanilla frozen yogurt and has a waffle cook eye. the first batches also featured pieces of fortune cookie but accusations of racial profiling had them take it out. >> stolen boat on its side in the waters of the east bay. > . >> and this week's warm weather is about to disa [ teen ] times are good, aren't they, kids? it's nice having u-verse, isn't it? see back in my day, we didn't have these newfangled wireless recei
afghanistan's are furious about the burning of the quaran. the united states said detainees were exchanging extremist messages by writing in the books. the united states has apologizes for the burned copies. >> and in australia a coroner opened a inguest into the death back in 1980 of a baby whose parents said a wild dog called a dingo killed her. lindy was convicted then later cleared. now he is relying on reports of fatal attacks. the case was made famous by a movie with the line a...
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they attacked my home in afghanistan. >> reporter: roots of peace have been working in afghanistan a decade. helping seed crops across the country and independence economics. >> we have thought them to grow on farm fields. >> two attackers came in. one boom felt right in the middle. >> reporter: sun tucker who works at the compound often says its guards took positions on the stairwell and killed the remaining two attackers. >> i can't even fully comprehend how crazy it must have been for them. >> this is a family that has dedicated everything we have to this cause. you know, our hearts are in it. so it's, it's very painful for something like this to happen. >> reporter: roots of peace may have been targeted now as part of a taliban campaign to disrupt next month's national elections. a january attack on a near by restaurant favored by westerners killed 12 people. another killed nine. >> we will do everything we can to operate safely but with the increasing security measures. >> reporter: but kim says spring planting won't wait for an election and vows the work so many have started wi
they attacked my home in afghanistan. >> reporter: roots of peace have been working in afghanistan a decade. helping seed crops across the country and independence economics. >> we have thought them to grow on farm fields. >> two attackers came in. one boom felt right in the middle. >> reporter: sun tucker who works at the compound often says its guards took positions on the stairwell and killed the remaining two attackers. >> i can't even fully comprehend how...
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men and women have died in afghanistan. more than 14,000 have been wounded in action. >>> a state lawmakers from the bay area is facing felony charges tonight. assemblywoman mary hayashi is accused of stealing clothing from a high end department store in san francisco. hayashi respects the 18th district including hay ward and castro valley. >> reporter: union square it's the shopping mecca of the bay area. if you want high end, you come here. this is where hayashi spent the weekend shopping. the assemblywoman is accused of theft. hayashi is suspected of stealing thousands of the dollars including some leather pants. sam singer say it is assemblywoman went to neiman's to return something and got distracted. >> she sat at the cafe, after doing a lot of work she stepped outside the store and realized that she had made a mistake. before she had an opportunity to correct that, the security guard got her. >> reporter: hayashi has been in the state assembly since 2006, she is chair of the assembly's business prevention and consume
men and women have died in afghanistan. more than 14,000 have been wounded in action. >>> a state lawmakers from the bay area is facing felony charges tonight. assemblywoman mary hayashi is accused of stealing clothing from a high end department store in san francisco. hayashi respects the 18th district including hay ward and castro valley. >> reporter: union square it's the shopping mecca of the bay area. if you want high end, you come here. this is where hayashi spent the...
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mohammed ayoutsay has known qayoumi since they attended the same elementary school in afghanistan. "his humble origins from a war ravaged country such as afghanistan and has come all the way to become president of san jose state university, i think it was a wonderful moment to be here and to share that celebration with him, i couldn't miss it." after the inaugural ceremonies qayoumi attended a lunch in his honor outside the event center mingling and taking pictures as the official president--- his family couldn't be more excited about what he has accomplished so far. his sister says it's a great thing for their entire family. "i am too much proud and very happy. i cannot tell you how happy i am. this is the biggest moment for me." foreign language professor romey sabaluis (sab-ah-los) says after speaking with qayoumi's family members ... they all agree on one thing. "he had it in him all along to become leader and obtain a position of leadership so it is not a surprise to anybody. ever body seems to be rather proud." this is not president qayoumi's first time as president of a c-s-
mohammed ayoutsay has known qayoumi since they attended the same elementary school in afghanistan. "his humble origins from a war ravaged country such as afghanistan and has come all the way to become president of san jose state university, i think it was a wonderful moment to be here and to share that celebration with him, i couldn't miss it." after the inaugural ceremonies qayoumi attended a lunch in his honor outside the event center mingling and taking pictures as the official...
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it was his third tour of duty overseas and his first in afghanistan. friends and family gathered this morning for his funeral. the sergeant is survived by his wife and his two young sons. >> the court will today -- children had through in vitro after the father's death aren't entitled to social security survivor benefits. it was done after a woman had twins after her husband's death. her benefit was denied saying they are for a natural child. floor law denies children consieved after death. >>> 43 catholic institutions have filed a dozen lawsuits against the obama administration over mandates for birth control. churches and universities say they object to federal mandates requiring them to provide beneficiary control to their employees saying forces them to violate church teaching and first amendment protections. planned parenthood criticized the lawsuit. >> the president and leaders around the world agreed on an exit strategy for afghanistan today. rita williams says it has some troops continuing combat operations there for two more years. >> in the p
it was his third tour of duty overseas and his first in afghanistan. friends and family gathered this morning for his funeral. the sergeant is survived by his wife and his two young sons. >> the court will today -- children had through in vitro after the father's death aren't entitled to social security survivor benefits. it was done after a woman had twins after her husband's death. her benefit was denied saying they are for a natural child. floor law denies children consieved after...
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that was the reason americans came to afghanistan. >> this documentary showcases that even once these people found out, they still say, there's no way. >> they don't have that much power. >> let's go under the surface with henry kizer. this is the first test dive using his canon. it's in a housing, which allows him to take this thing under water. this video was posted by joanne mellish who works at a huge research station for marine biologists. >> i feel claustrophobic. i see that layer of ice at the top of the ocean there. how do you find your way back out? >> good observation. ye yeah, if you look towards the surface, there isn't really a surface at all. it's a thick layer of ice. at one point in the video -- don't worry. at one point in the video, you see the hole in the ice they drop down in. of course, that's how they go back to above sea level. i think you automatically feel like that's the type of animal that belongs in a tropical setting. you don't expect to see them growing and thriving in a cold setting. especially a jelly fish. >> it looks absolutely spectacular. the combin
that was the reason americans came to afghanistan. >> this documentary showcases that even once these people found out, they still say, there's no way. >> they don't have that much power. >> let's go under the surface with henry kizer. this is the first test dive using his canon. it's in a housing, which allows him to take this thing under water. this video was posted by joanne mellish who works at a huge research station for marine biologists. >> i feel claustrophobic....
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. >>> a bay area marine, back home from the frontlines of afghanistan, his story on this independence day weekend, straight ahead. >>> as the weather warms up this weekend something for beachgoers to think about as they traverse to sand. the new warning about what is below the surface. >>> the warm up has arrived. coming up a growing group of cities that'll be in the 90s for tomorrow and highlight the hottest day of the holiday weekend ♪ ♪ free access to chase atm's wherever you are. that's a step forward. chase customers can avoid atm fees with over 16,000 nationwide. take a step forward and chase what matters. . >>> crews are working to repair a water main break. the view here from news chopper 2 a short time later shows water and mud along the road. east bay mud spokesman says 100 customers initially lost water and everything should be repaired by 8:00 tonight. it is unknown what caused the pipe to break. >>> audacity of hope, shown here, was forced to return to a greek port today. nine activists were killed last year. activists claim two of the nine boats in this year flotila
. >>> a bay area marine, back home from the frontlines of afghanistan, his story on this independence day weekend, straight ahead. >>> as the weather warms up this weekend something for beachgoers to think about as they traverse to sand. the new warning about what is below the surface. >>> the warm up has arrived. coming up a growing group of cities that'll be in the 90s for tomorrow and highlight the hottest day of the holiday weekend ♪ ♪ free access to chase...
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even after that, he returned to afghanistan to serve his eighth tour of duty with a robotic right hand. >>> pg & e answers to anger on how it might defend the san bruno explosion. >>> if you owe more on your >>> pg & e is responding to angry reaction over it's controversial court filing in the pipeline disasters. one suggests that plaintiffs may have contributed to their losses by their own negligence. >> seems like they're turning their backs on us. and i'm not understanding why they are doing that. >> reporter: late today pg & e issues sa statement saying we want to make -- issued a statement saying we want to make it crystal clear that no one at pg & e suggested that the homeowners impacted by the accident maybe at fault. >> new at 10:00, ken wayne is in concord to tell us about how a proposed law would make it easier for people to refinance even if their home is worth less than what they paid for it. ken. >> reporter: for sale signs dot neighborhoods all over the bay area no more so than right here in contra costa county. when the housing bubble burst few places were hit harder tha
even after that, he returned to afghanistan to serve his eighth tour of duty with a robotic right hand. >>> pg & e answers to anger on how it might defend the san bruno explosion. >>> if you owe more on your >>> pg & e is responding to angry reaction over it's controversial court filing in the pipeline disasters. one suggests that plaintiffs may have contributed to their losses by their own negligence. >> seems like they're turning their backs on us. and...
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in afghanistan the general handed over command of the afghanistan war to his successor. it'll be john allen's task to guide force as they prepare to hand off security control to afghanistan forces by the end of 2014. >>> the hand off happened hours after a top alli of the afghanistan president was gunned down a member of the parl," ament was also killed. just last week the president's half brother was killed. the taliban is claiming responsibility. >> the pleasant hill's association said it's rejecting the contract offer. according to the union the city's last offer called for employees to pay 10% of their health care premium and 4% of their retirement. currently they pay $55 a month for family medical coverage. the current contract will expire at the end of the month. >>> tonight the city council will consider guidelines for the use of cell phone, that prompted by the fear that use could be linked to damage to the brain. the guidelines would suggest to limit use and put distance between a person's body and the phone. >> a woman accused of assaulting a tsa agent won't fa
in afghanistan the general handed over command of the afghanistan war to his successor. it'll be john allen's task to guide force as they prepare to hand off security control to afghanistan forces by the end of 2014. >>> the hand off happened hours after a top alli of the afghanistan president was gunned down a member of the parl," ament was also killed. just last week the president's half brother was killed. the taliban is claiming responsibility. >> the pleasant hill's...
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. >> reporter: in a restaurant, we found some men visiting from afghanistan and showed them the picture. >> i feel bad. i feel really bad. i'm sorry for the families of these people. >> it was degrading the american image abroad. and furthermore, it puts the lives of our troops in danger, which such images are shown.
. >> reporter: in a restaurant, we found some men visiting from afghanistan and showed them the picture. >> i feel bad. i feel really bad. i'm sorry for the families of these people. >> it was degrading the american image abroad. and furthermore, it puts the lives of our troops in danger, which such images are shown.